Predator Flex/N RS232 hardware for CNC networking, DNC, MDC, machine monitoring and real-time manufacturing data collection

Predator Flex/N™ RS232 Hardware

Rugged and Industrial RS232 hardware

What is Predator Flex/N Hardware?

Predator Flex/N Hardware is an upgradeable 1 to 4096 port RS232 PC solution. Designed for manufacturers with reliable wired Ethernet infrastructure. Predator Flex/N hardware eliminates PCI cards with each hub plugging directly into the Ethernet network. Network up to 4096 CNCs, robots and PLCs to your Windows based PC. Predator Flex/N Hardware supports transfers of your CNC programs, offsets and parameters. It supports a wide range of CNC protocols for dripfeeding, downloading, and uploading via RS-232. There are five models within the Predator Flex/N family. The primary difference between the models is the number of RS232 ports. There are other differences and the following comparison table provides the details:

Predator Flex/N Comparison	1 Port	2 Port	4 Port	8 Port	16 Port
Wired Ethernet	10/100	10/100	10/100	10/100	10/100
IP4 Support	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
RJ45 Serial	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Predator Armor Enclosure Option	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Metal Enclosure	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
DIN Rail Mounting Option	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
POE (Power Over Ethernet) Option	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
IP6 Support	No	No	No	Yes	Yes
USB Ports (Data logging & Configuration)	No	No	No	Yes	Yes
California Consumer Privacy Act Compatible	No	No	No	Yes	Yes

NOTE: The POE option listed above requires the Predator Armor Enclosure option

Why use Predator Flex/N?

Network up to 4096 RS232 based CNCs, robots & PLCs
Surge Suppressed RS232 Ports
DNC Send, Receive and Dripfeed on all ports
Supports High Speed Machining
Supports Predator CNC Editor
Supports Predator DNC
Supports Predator MDC
Supports Predator RCM
Supports Predator Virtual CNC
Supports Predator Touch HMI
Supports Predator MDC Adapters
Supports Predator CycleLocks and EditLocks
Supports Predator Grizzly Cables
Optionally use existing RS232 cables
Replace rotary ABCD switch boxes
Open Architecture - Not Proprietary
Eliminate walking back and forth via Remote Request

NOTE*: Requires Predator Flex/N Hardware and Predator DNC.

Predator Flex/N Hardware Specifications

Specification	General
Operating System	Embedded
Windows Support	10, 8, 7, Vista, XP, 2019 Server, 2016 Server, 2012 Server, 2008 Server and 2003 Server
Device Drivers	32-bit and 64-bit
Operating Temperature	32 - 140°F or 0 - 60°C
Relative Humidity	5 - 90% Non Condensing
Altitude	0 - 12,000 ft or 0 - 3660 Meters
Safety	UL 1950, EN60950, CSA 22.2, No. 950
Emissions/Immunity	FCC Part 15 (Class B), EN55022 (Class B), ICES 003 (Class B), EN50082-2
Ethernet Connection	IP4 or IP6 via 10/100Base-T
Ethernet Speed	10/100 Mbps
Ethernet Mode	Half and Full Duplex
Throughput	Up to 230k Baud per Port
RS232 Voltage Ranges	+11.6 to -10.7
RoHS Compliant	Yes

1 Port DB9 Hub
Dimensions	1.7 x 3.9 x 1.0 in or 4.3 x 9.8 x 5.7 cm
Weight	0.3 lbs or 0.2 kg
Surge Suppression	Yes

2 Port RJ45 Hub
Dimensions	3.3 x 5.3 x 1.0 in or 8.5 x 13.3 x 5.7 cm
Weight	0.5 lbs or 0.3 kg
Surge Suppression	Yes

4 Port DB25 Hub
Dimensions	3.3 x 5.3 x 1.0 in or 8.5 x 13.3 x 5.7 cm
Weight	0.5 lbs or 0.3 kg
Surge Suppression	Yes

8 Port RJ45 Hub
Dimensions	3.7 x 8.3 x 1.0 in or 9.4 x 21.0 x 2.5 cm
Weight	3.0 lbs or 1.4 kg
Surge Suppression	Yes

16 Port RJ45 Hub
Dimensions	6.6 x 13.4 x 1.4 in or 16.8 x 34.0 x 3.6 cm
Weight	5.3 lbs or 2.4 kg
Surge Suppression	Yes

Predator Flex/N - Part Numbers

Part #	Description
60540001	Predator 1 Port Flex/N Hub - DB9 port with Worldwide power cord
60540002	Predator 2 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with Worldwide power cord
60540004	Predator 4 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with Worldwide power cord
60541008	Predator 8 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with Worldwide power cord
60541016	Predator 16 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with Worldwide power cord

Predator Armor Enclosure and Predator Flex/N - Part Numbers

Part #	Description for Domestic Items
80540001	Predator Armor Enclosure and 1 Port Flex/N Hub - Power To Be Determined
80540002	Predator Armor Enclosure and 2 Port Flex/N Hub - Power To Be Determined
80540004	Predator Armor Enclosure and 4 Port Flex/N Hub - Power To Be Determined
80540008	Predator Armor Enclosure and 8 Port Flex/N Hub - Power To Be Determined
80540016	Predator Armor Enclosure and 16 Port Flex/N Hub - Power To Be Determined
80541001	Predator Armor Enclosure and 1 Port Flex/N Hub - DB9 port with US power
80541002	Predator Armor Enclosure and 2 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with US power
80541004	Predator Armor Enclosure and 4 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with US power
80541008	Predator Armor Enclosure and 8 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with US power
80541016	Predator Armor Enclosure and 16 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with US power
80545001	Predator Armor Enclosure and 1 Port Flex/N Hub - DB9 port with 15A Twist Lock power
80545002	Predator Armor Enclosure and 2 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with 15A Twist Lock power
80545004	Predator Armor Enclosure and 4 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with 15A Twist Lock power
80545008	Predator Armor Enclosure and 8 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with 15A Twist Lock power
80545016	Predator Armor Enclosure and 16 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with 15A Twist Lock
80546001	Predator Armor Enclosure and 1 Port Flex/N Hub - DB9 port with 20A Twist Lock power
80546002	Predator Armor Enclosure and 2 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with 20A Twist Lock power
80546004	Predator Armor Enclosure and 4 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with 20A Twist Lock power
80546008	Predator Armor Enclosure and 8 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with 20A Twist Lock power
80546016	Predator Armor Enclosure and 16 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with 20A Twist Lock power
Part #	Description for Power Over Ethernet Items
80547001	Predator Armor Enclosure and 1 Port Flex/N Hub - DB9 port with POE
80547002	Predator Armor Enclosure and 2 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with POE
80547004	Predator Armor Enclosure and 4 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with POE
Part #	Description for International Items
80542001	Predator Armor Enclosure and 1 Port Flex/N Hub - DB9 port with EU power
80542002	Predator Armor Enclosure and 2 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with EU power
80542004	Predator Armor Enclosure and 4 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with EU power
80542008	Predator Armor Enclosure and 8 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with EU power
80542016	Predator Armor Enclosure and 16 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with EU power
80543001	Predator Armor Enclosure and 1 Port Flex/N Hub - DB9 port with UK power
80543002	Predator Armor Enclosure and 2 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with UK power
80543004	Predator Armor Enclosure and 4 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with UK power
80543008	Predator Armor Enclosure and 8 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with UK power
80543016	Predator Armor Enclosure and 16 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with UK power
80544001	Predator Armor Enclosure and 1 Port Flex/N Hub - DB9 port with AU power
80544002	Predator Armor Enclosure and 2 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with AU power
80544004	Predator Armor Enclosure and 4 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with AU power
80544008	Predator Armor Enclosure and 8 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with AU power
80544016	Predator Armor Enclosure and 16 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with AU power

NOTE: Predator Armor Enclosure style variants of Predator Flex/N 8 port hubs and Predator Flex/N 16 port hubs are not available via POE. Their power requirements exceed POE specifications.

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